Staff Attorney - Housing Unit - Eviction Defense

Staff Attorney - Housing Unit - Eviction DefenseJoin to apply for the Staff Attorney - Housing Unit - Eviction Defense role at National Legal Aid & Defender Association.Position DescriptionGreater Boston Legal Services (GBLS) seeks two attorneys with 0-5 years of experience, preferred, to join its Housing Unit. These two permanent, full-time positions are based in our Boston office and will require travel by car (reimbursable by GBLS) to courthouses and other activities in our service area. The positions focus on representing low-income tenants facing summary process actions in various divisions of the Housing Court, including Metro South Division in Canton, Northeast Division in Woburn, or the Eastern Division in Boston, Chelsea, and Somerville.GBLS is a hybrid workplace, allowing employees to work remotely several days per week.Responsibilities: The attorneys will maintain a substantial eviction trial caseload and may also engage in broader Housing Unit work, including supporting community organizing and tenants’ associations; advocating for tenants in public and subsidized housing; assisting tenant organizations in preserving affordable housing; EA Shelter advocacy; participating in legislative and administrative advocacy projects; and engaging in impact litigation.If funding for these positions changes, attorneys may be assigned work in other areas of law within the Housing Unit or GBLS.Starting Date: Immediate; no later than September 16, 2025.Additional DetailsSeniority level: Entry levelEmployment type: Full-timeJob function: LegalIndustries: Non-profit Organizations #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-17